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Gibson Buys KRK, Cerwin-Vega, Stanton; To Form Gibson Pro

Gibson Guitar is creating a pro audio division through the acquisition of the platform assets of the Stanton Group. Stanton Group  is one of the oldest designers and marketers of audio products, and is made up of KRK Systems, Cerwin-Vega! and Stanton DJ.

Together, the companies will form Gibson Pro Audio division, which will be headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

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